Brandon Lewis announced a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. It is expected that most of the changes will be implemented in the New Year, including those relating to Tier 2 and PBS Dependants.

The European Court of Justice has ruled in a judgment handed down on 14 November 2017 that an EU citizen who resided in the UK before becoming a British citizen does not lose their right to bring their non-EU spouse to the UK under EU law.

LUPINS are extremely proud to announce the following paralegals successfully completed the IAAS exam and have now been promoted to a Senior Caseworker position; Kiran Azam, Carla Mirallas, Raman Kumar, Claudio Cervo and Anitha Gopal.

If you have been thinking about making an application for a spouse visa or you have an application already pending, you will be pleased to know that the Home Office has now published new guidance to give a clearer indication of how applications will be decided from 10 August 2017 if an applicant cannot meet the minimum income rule.

A leaked document published on 06 September 2017 demonstrates the government’s intention to restrict low-skilled EU workers to work in the UK and restrict EU family members joining them in the UK. Director of the food and drink federation stated that it showed a “deep lack of understanding” of the contribution made by EU migrant workers.

A report commissioned by Migrate UK, found that the majority of firms were not aware of the correct rules for sponsoring overseas workers, and not prepared for the challenges ahead as departure from the EU looms.

The “deport now, appeal later” policy was introduced by the Coalition government in 2013 with the stated aim of clamping down on “foreign criminals” who try to entrench their family life in the UK by dragging out the appeal process. More than 1,000 people were deported in breach of their human rights.

Many foreign spouses seeking to join their British partners (or partners with indefinite leave to remain and/or present and settled) in the United Kingdom look forward to their new life in a country full of opportunities and with the support of their loving companions to whom they have linked their lives.

Some call us persuasive, we call ourselves commanding. Others call us dependable, we call ourselves LUPINS.

LUPINS support you all the way:

Communicating in clear language and making sure that you know where you stand

Ensure that you are applying for the right immigration process

Ensure that you have the documentation that proves you qualify for your chosen immigration process

Advise and assist you in completing and submitting the application forms

Make detailed representations in support of your application, setting out clearly why the application should succeed, highlighting the documentation we are submitting and how this proves you satisfy the legal provisions

Put simply, our immigration solicitors will hold your hands throughout the process, liaising with all relevant government bodies, including UK Visas and Immigration, British Consulate, overseas agents and where necessary the courts.

When experience matters, count on us

Our goal is to provide ‘clear advice and practical solutions’ to your legal problems.
It doesn’t matter if you are a recent migrant to the UK or have lived here all your life,
when you encounter a legal issue it’s good to have a friend on your side.